Places Edited by Kerry Wolfe

This tiny watering hole claims to have the smallest bar counter in Europe.

A 400-foot-tall tall map of Chicago makes this once-ignored building stand out.

This Buffalo museum hides an Art Deco gas station designed by Frank Lloyd Wright.

This bird-shaped rock formation defies gravity, time, and classification.

This ancient sword lay in a waterlogged tomb for 2,500 years, but managed to remain relatively untarnished and impressively sharp.

The artwork is a community's ode to the "father of Irish tourism."

One of Mexico’s historic pottery-producing towns is home to a museum showcasing the craft.

The city of Manchester quietly unveiled this tribute to a 19th-century massacre.

This Tudor-era castle was once part of King Henry VIII's plan to protect England from invasion.

This century-old painting of a portly 10-foot-tall man spent years hidden behind plaster.

This lake’s emerald green waters are a spectacular sight, but it’s not a great place for a swim.

A rare surviving Victorian greenhouse designed specifically to house giant water lilies.

The influential philosopher's old residence is commemorated in a small English town.

These quaint cottages feature built-in signaling devices for fishermen.

A series of abstract sculptures pop up from an otherworldly volcanic landscape.

The sculpture shows a water rat turning the world upside-down, landing an elephant on its head.

This colorful but controversial ceiling has been likened to a 21st-century Sistine Chapel.

A beloved pet is buried in among the many old and famous residents of a Northern Ireland cemetery.

This active fish farm has opened and expanded its lands to become a multi-faceted tourist attraction.

This house covered in art created with volcanic rocks is shrouded in macabre lore.

A Japanese temple, old German townhouses, and public chess tables offer a peaceful escape from the bustle of the North Side.

This whimsical public art installation is a unique homage to Liverpool's industrial heritage.

Its eclectic exhibits range from the world’s first motorcycle to Luke Skywalker’s Land Speeder.

This beautiful 16th-century necropolis marks an astonishing feat in heritage conservation.